POST-GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW

(PGDTEL)

PROSPECTUS FOR DISTANCE AND ONLINE PROGRAMME

September 2017-2018

Centre for Environmental Law National Law University

WWF-INDIA Sector – 14, Dwarka
172-B, Lodi Estate New Delhi – 110 078
New Delhi – 110 003 http://nludelhi.ac.in
PH: 011-4150 4771
www.wwfindia.org/cel

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Introduction

World Wide Fund for Nature - India (WWF-India)

WWF-India is one of the largest conservation organisations engaged in wildlife and nature
conservation in the country. Established as a Charitable Trust on November 27, 1969, it has
an experience of over four decades in the field. From a modest beginning, the organisation
has been propelled forward by the efforts of its founders and associates who volunteered
their time and energy to lend momentum to the conservation movement.

Today, it is recognized as a premier international conservation non-governmental

organisation in the country dealing with nature conservation, environmental protection and
development-related issues. At a time when the Web of Life has come under increasing
threats, WWF-India's attempts have been to find and implement solutions so that human
beings can live in harmony with nature, and leave for future generations a world rich in
natural resources and natural wonders.

To suit India's specific ecological and socio-cultural situation, WWF-India articulated its
mission in 1987 as follows:

"The promotion of nature conservation and environmental protection as the foundation for
sustainable and equitable development."

Centre for Environmental Law (CEL)

The Centre for Environmental Law (CEL) was established in 1993 as an integral part of
WWF-India. Apart from handling and furthering WWF-India's conservation work involving
policy analysis, campaigning and legal interventions on environmental issues, CEL serves
as a resource centre for teaching environmental law and research in national, regional and
international contexts. To implement its programmes CEL is building functional and
professional linkages with government agencies and non-governmental organizations at
national and global levels.

One of the principle educational activities of CEL since 1993 has been the Diploma
Programme in Environmental Law that has been running for over two decades now. More
than fifteen hundred participants have benefited from the Diploma in Environmental Law
Certificate issued by WWF India.

To widen the scope and reach of the Course, since September 2013, WWF has partnered
with National Law University, Delhi to offer one year Post Graduate Diploma in
Environmental Law and Policy.

National Law University, Delhi (NLUD)

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National Law University, Delhi is a premier Law University established in 2008 by the Delhi
Government at the initiative of Delhi High Court. It has state of the art infrastructure and
facilities for learning and research. The vision of NLUD is to make legal education an
instrument of social, political and economic change. It is committed to transform students
into lawyers who are professionally competent, technically sound and socially aware.

NLUD has been offering a five year Integrated B.A. LL. B (Hon.) Programme since 2008 and
LL.M and Ph. D programmes since 2011. It offered its first Diploma programme on Judging
and Court Management in 2010 with the objective of training and skill building of the
young legal professionals in the art and craft of judging and court management.

The University also offers several other innovative and specialized diploma programmes
both in distance and online modes. These include Patent Law, Competition Law and Policy,
Real Estate Law, Labour Rights, Women Studies and Vocational Diploma for Paralegals.

Post Graduate Diploma in Tourism and Environmental Law (PGDTEL)

Programme Description

The relationship between tourism and environment is deep rooted and multifaceted. The
quality of the environment, both natural and man-made, is essential to tourism while at the
same time the sustainability of tourism is crucial to the quality of environment. This direct
correlation cannot be undermined. Tourism involves many activities that may have adverse
environmental effects. At the same time, the vast potential of the tourism industry can help
us create beneficial effects for the environment by contributing to environmental protection
and conservation, as well as providing a source of livelihood for those involved in the
sector.

The need of the hour is to device strategies to tackle the complex issues related to the
business of tourism and to synergize the tourism resource pool with a more ecologically and
socially conscious milieu. The adverse impacts of tourism need to be mitigated, and this is
possible by effective management of tourism industry and by raising awareness of service
providers on environmental issues, strengthening the delivery capacity of tourism
professionals and equipping them to sustain the industry by financing protection of natural
and cultural resources. There is still substantial potential for the development of tourism in
India, but it is imperative to do it in an environmentally sustainable manner.

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PGDTEL is designed to provide in-depth knowledge and understanding of the existing
issues of tourism and ecotourism, with special focus on socio-cultural, legal and policy
issues. The programme includes perspectives on new developments and insights into the
relationship between tourism and environment dealt with at both the global and regional
level.

Programme Objectives
The main objectives of the programme are to:
• Provide broad understanding of tourism laws and policies both of global and local
level
• Provide background knowledge as well as practical tools for addressing the
loopholes of tourism laws/policies at formulation and implementation level.
• Discuss tourism management in the broader perspective of environmental
governance, sustainable tourism and ecotourism standpoint.
• Study crucial socio-environmental problems related to the tourism industry as well
as steps to manage and overcome the same.
• Enable the participants to propose changes as are necessary in laws/policies for
development of a responsible ecotourism model.
• Train tourism professionals through practical case studies to optimally utilize
financial and technical resources/material to develop a sustainable, step by step plan
of their own ecotourism product.

Target Group

The programme is useful to all tourism providers and prospective tourism providers. The
PG diploma program aims to assist professionals and fresh graduates to develop a better
understanding of the tourism industry, especially in relation to those working in areas of
ecotourism.

Eligibility
Graduation in any stream. Work experience of a minimum of two years in the relevant field
is desirable. Admission will be granted strictly on merit basis, subject to the discretion of
interview panel.

Duration and Pedagogy

• ‘PGDTEL’ is a one-year programme which is divided into five courses.

• The diploma is offered with English as the only medium of instruction.

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 • There are two modes of instruction- ‘Distance’ mode and ‘Online’ mode. Participants
can opt for any one of the two instructional modes for pursuing the programme at
the time of admission.
• Participants who opt for the Distance Mode will receive hard copies of study material
by post and participants who opt for the Online Mode will be provided access to soft
copy study material.
• All other aspects such as course content, timelines, syllabus, examinations, discussion
forum etc. remain the same for both the modes.
• We at WWF however encourage participants to apply for ‘Online Mode’ and
contribute to saving Paper!

The focal points of the Diploma programme are as follows:

• Programme shall focus on tourism management for the sustainability of natural

environment and cultural heritage
• It shall address environmental and sustainability issues related to the tourism
industry with the help of cases studies
• It shall provide an in-depth understanding of the approaches for integrating
environmental and cultural attractions with tourism operations
• Both global and local level practices/perspectives will be covered through case
studies
• Extensive study material will be provided

Syllabus and Detailed Structure:

PG Diploma comprises of 30 Credits or 500 Marks. It shall consist of 5 courses - 4 theory

courses and 1 project work. Courses I, II, III and V will be of 4 credits each, while Course IV
will be of 8 credits.
All the courses are compulsory.
Course Structure:
Course I: –INTRODUCTION TO TOURISM (6 Credits/100 Marks)
BLOCK 1: Introduction to Tourism and Eco-tourism: Global Context
− Introduction and definition of Tourism
− Forms of Tourism
− Evolution of tourism as a business

BLOCK 2: Introduction to Tourism and Eco-tourism: Indian Context

− Evolution of tourism in India
− History of tourism in India
− Legal Definitions of Tourism in India

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BLOCK 3: Tourism and Economy
− The Development of Tourism Industry
− Tourism and Economic Trends in India
− Emerging practices and Tourism trends

Course II: TOURISM DESTINATIONS (6 Credits/100 Marks)

BLOCK 1: Tourism Destinations
− Leading Global Tourism Destinations
− Must-See Threatened Tourist Spots
− Tourism Trivia

BLOCK 2 – Major Tourism Destinations in India

− Leading Tourism destinations in India
− Must-See Threatened Tourist Spots in India
BLOCK 3 – Tourism related Laws and Policies in India
− National and State level policies to promote tourism
− Role of Governmental and non-governmental Agencies in promoting tourism in India
Course III: TOURISM AND THE ENVIRONMENT (6 Credits/100 Marks)
BLOCK 1 – Overview of Global Environment:
− Linkages between Tourism and Environmental Law
− Tourism & Infrastructure development
− Tourism and Global environment
BLOCK 2 - Tourism and its impacts on Society and Culture
− Social impacts of tourism (with Case studies and Best practices)
− Cultural and Demographic changes due to Tourism
− Crime, Trafficking and tourism
BLOCK 3 - Impact of Environment on Tourism
− Natural Disasters and Tourism
− Man-made Disasters and Tourism

Course IV: TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS (8 Credits/100 Marks)

BLOCK 1: Tourism and Environmental Laws

− Development of Sustainable Tourism Concept (Major International Conventions pertaining to tourism &
environment)
− Major Laws and Policies pertaining to tourism & environment
− Tourism and Five Year Plans in India
BLOCK 2: Sustainable Tourism Models
− Emerging Dimensions in Sustainable Tourism Management
− Tourism Carrying Capacity
− Emergence of the concept of Eco-tourism in India

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BLOCK 3: Concept of Eco-tourism
− Definition and components of Eco-tourism
− Social benefits of Eco-tourism
− Eco-tourism and related sub-sectors of the tourism industry

BLOCK 4: Best Practices in Eco-tourism

− Practices in Community based tourism management
− Management and Marketing of Eco-tourism Product
− Case studies in ecotourism: international, national and regional studies
Course V: PROJECT WORK (4 Credits/ 100 Marks)
- Synopsis (20 Marks)
- Final Project Report (80 Marks)

Evaluation System
Participants shall be assessed through a continuous evaluation process. Every participant
must submit a total of four assignments, one for each theory Course. Additionally,
participants are required to work on synopsis and project report, both of which are a part of
the ‘Project Work’ component under Course V.

Assignments – The main purpose of assignment is to test the participant’s comprehension of

the study material provided and general interpretation of concepts keeping in view the
current scenarios. Participants shall be given one assignment each for all the theory courses
(Course I to IV). The assignments will be assessed on 40% scale. Submission of all four
assignments is compulsory.

Term end examination – Towards the end of the course, the participants have to appear for
an ‘open book examination’, analytical problem will be shared with participants which
needs to be solved keeping the practical case studies in mind. The participant will be free to
refer to books and study material for solving the paper. Term end examination will be
assessed for 60%.

Project Work – The project work component includes submission of both, the synopsis and
final project report. The Project Work (Course V) carries 4 credits or 100 marks; out of which
synopsis will carry 20% weightage and project report will carry 80% weightage.
Submission of both synopsis and final project report is compulsory for completion of the
diploma.

Discussion Forum – A discussion forum completely managed and moderated by Course

organizers will be launched to discuss some of the course topics, current updates on tourism
industry will be included. Contribution in the forum is mandatory, and it is suggested that

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the participants actively engage in the same, to enhance their knowledge on discussed
topics.

Final Marking
Final evaluation break up is as follows:
Course I to IV - 40% for Assignments and 60% for Term end examination
Course V - 20% for Synopsis and 80% for Project Report

Admission Process and Fee details

Fee payable for the PGDTEL programme is Indian Rupees Fifteen Thousand Only (Rs.
15,000). Mode of payment is through Cash (directly deposited at WWF-India office, address
as indicated below) or through a Demand Draft drawn in favour of ‘WWF-INDIA’ payable
at New Delhi (Candidates name and phone number to be appended behind Demand Draft)
or ‘Online transfer’ (both international and national applicants should write an email to us
requesting bank details for e-transfer).

Special note for applicants residing outside India: at the time of transfer of fees, kindly
verify the exchange rate as on the day of transfer, as well as any additional charges or levies
that may be applicable on this transfer. Kindly ensure that the full fee amount is credited to
WWF-INDIA after clearing all additional dues that such a transfer may attract.

Please note that, if the participant is not selected either through merit or after facing
interview panel, the fee paid along with application form will be refunded with immediate
effect. However, after the offer of admission is made to the participant (i.e., the participant is
either selected on merit or by interview panel) the fee will not be refunded.

Last date for submission of application is (15 September 2017). Fees will be accepted once
admission into the course has been confirmed.

Interested applicants are requested to submit the duly filled in Admission Form (Annexure
1) along with their curriculum vitae and statement of purpose (without Statement of
Purpose the application will not be accepted) before the stipulated date to the following
address:

The Course Coordinator

Centre for Environmental Law
WWF-INDIA
172-B, Lodi Estate
NEW DELHI – 110 003
PH: 011-4150 4771
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Applicants can also email their application form along with other documents to
[email protected]

Please go through the FAQs provided on the website. For any clarifications on prospectus and
filling in application form, contact Mr. Rohan Ray, Programme Officer, CEL at
[email protected] or call on 011- 4150 4771.

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 Annexure 1 – TEL/SEP/2017-18
APPLICATION FOR PG DIPLOMA IN TOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
SEPTEMBER 2017-2018
DO NOT STAPLE
1. Name of the Student (in capital letters. Kindly fill in your name
exactly as you would like it to appear on your certificate):
Affix your latest passport
size photograph (4cm x 5
__________________________________________________________ cm) duly attested by you

2. Parent/Guardian/Spouse’s Name: ________________________________

__________________________________________________________
3. Complete Address: __________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
State: _________________ Pin Code:____________________________
Telephone: ____________________Mobile: _____________________
Email Id: ___________________________________________________

4. Fee details will be provided once admission has been confirmed.

5. Want to Pursue Course Through: Distance Mode: __________ Online Mode: ____________
(Please tick any one, after choice is made, the participant cannot change mode of study)

6. Educational Qualification: (Attach photocopies of the recent mark sheet and provisional
certificate)

7. Date of Birth: ____/_____/____ (DD/MM/Year) 8. Gender: Male ______ Female ________

9. Nationality: Indian _________ Others ______ if other, please specify: ___________________

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I hereby declare that I have read and understood the conditions of eligibility for the
programme for which I seek admission. I fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria and I have
provided necessary information in this regard. In the event of any information being found
incorrect or misleading, my candidature will be cancelled by WWF-India at any time and I
will not be entitled to refund of any fee paid by me to WWF-India.

Date: Signature of Applicant

Checklist:

• Statement of Purpose.
• Certificates in support of your recent Educational Qualification(s). Include
photocopies of your recent academic accomplishments.
• Completed Application Form. Kindly note that it is compulsory to fill in your name
EXACTLY as you would like it to appear on your certificate. Please double check
your form before submission as spelling changes will not be entertained at a later
date.
• Curriculum Vitae.

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